Saturday, January 10, 2015

PROLONGED FREEZE AND LACK OF SNOW INSULATION HAS TAKEN A TOLL ON WATER PIPES. THE NUMBER OF PIPE BURSTS HAS INCREASED THUS FAR THIS WINTER.



PROLONGED FREEZE AND LACK OF SNOW INSULATION HAS TAKEN A TOLL ON WATER PIPES.  THE NUMBER OF PIPE BURSTS HAS INCREASED THUS FAR THIS WINTER.





INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (JAN. 9, 2015)–The bitter cold is putting a strain on all of us, but it’s also taking a toll on our water-pipes.

Friday, local restoration crews saw an increase of calls for broken pipes
Squealers Barbecue Restaurant, 5515 W. 86th street, unexpectedly closed its doors after a water sprinkler pipe burst.

“Hopefully, everyone understands that it’s not something that we wanted.  We are going to deal with it and make it right again–it’s just going to take time, said Jeff Yatter, owner of Squealers BBQ.

Restoration specialists say the bitter temperatures are proving to be too much for many water pipes.

“The temperature actually dropped below zero for so long and now we are actually getting above zero that we are seeing some of the lines break, said Rob Crandall, Moore Restoration.
The break isn’t just causing Yatter a big headache, it’s also costing him big bucks.
“We will lose hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars.  We will have to shut-down for about a month,” said Yatter.

A broken pipe  also caused heavy damaged at an apartment complex in Westfield, 140 Maple Park Drive.
A pipe that sits against an exterior wall  gave-way, filling the communal laundry room with several inches of water.

“What we recommend to all homeowners is to be sensitive to any water line that sits on an outside wall. These pipes have an increased chance of breaking, said David Gorsage, Michaelis Corporation.
Gorsage suggests insulating your pipes in the winter and running  your faucet throughout the night.

“If you  turn on a water line and there’s no water coming out, that means it’s probably frozen, and your pipe could break,”said Gorsage.

If you do experience a water pipe break, experts recommend removing all water and moisture  within 48-hours to prevent mold build-up.